Ukrainian officials say China has not delivered weapons to Russia, drawing attention to areas of cooperation between Chinese companies

On January 20, Andriy Budanov, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that China has gained significantly from its trade cooperation with Russia, but also acknowledged that China has not delivered any weapons to Russia to date.

Budanov stated that Russia and China are cooperating in areas such as "electronic equipment, machine tools, and new materials," and pointed out that as Western sanctions intensify, "China's influence over Russia is also increasing."

Ukrainian officials' remarks at Davos reflect the complex views of various parties on China's role under the current situation. According to comprehensive information, the statement that "China has not delivered any weapons to Russia to date" aligns with China's official position and reports from Russian state media.

Budanov's speech is a complex expression combining facts and observations:

1. Regarding the "not delivering weapons," it is consistent with the information released by the Chinese and Russian authorities and can be considered a factual statement.

2. Regarding the "significant gains" and trade associations, it reflects Ukraine's concerns and perspective on normal Sino-Russian trade relations. It is an objective fact that China benefits from trade, but equating these trades directly with support for the war ignores the essential difference between civilian trade and military aid, as well as the complexity of global supply chains.

3. The background and purpose of Budanov's speech: Such statements are usually made in specific diplomatic settings (such as the Davos Forum) to draw international attention to certain issues or to add leverage to diplomatic negotiations.

In summary, it is clear that China has not provided Russia with finished lethal weapon systems. As for Zelenskyy's repeated accusations that China is providing weapons support to Russia, they are subjective speculation, ignoring the facts, and are extremely malicious political lies.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1854894790844428/

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